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Buddy Scheme Brings Learning and Lasting Friendship
Posted 10 July 2026
Our popular Buddy Scheme has continued to grow this year, now all the Upper School classes are partnered with a younger class, creating meaningful friendships and valuable learning opportunities across the school. The benefits for our younger children are easy...
As the introduction to their History topic, Year 2 visited Staircase House today. In this exciting trip, the children had the opportunity to retell the story of the Great Fire of London within the 17th century rooms at Staircase House.
They dressed up and got involved in role-play while finding out where, when and why the fire broke out. They also enjoyed exploring what Samuel Pepys wrote about the fire and found out what an eye witness is.
Thank you to all the staff and volunteers for giving our Year 2 children a great experience.
#theforestway
Year 2 visit Staircase House
As the introduction to their History topic, Year 2 visited Staircase House today. In this exciting trip, the children had the opportunity to retell the story of the Great Fire of London within the 17th century rooms at Staircase House.
They dressed up and got involved in role-play while finding out where, when and why the fire broke out. They also enjoyed exploring what Samuel Pepys wrote about the fire and found out what an eye witness is.
Thank you to all the staff and volunteers for giving our Year 2 children a great experience.
#theforestway
A Busy Morning in Reception
It’s hard to believe that our Reception children have been at school for less than two weeks as they are so efficient with school routines and ready to learn as soon as they step through the classroom door.
From the moment they arrived, the children efficiently organised themselves for the day, independently hanging up their coats and placing their homework and snacks into their trays. 👏
They then settled beautifully and got to work practising writing their full names, showing such wonderful letter formation and a real determination to do their best. ✍️✨
🎶 Next, it was off to the Music Room for a fantastic lesson with Ms Wellings. The children had lots of fun playing child-friendly drums, developing their sense of rhythm and enjoying making music together. 🥁
Back in the classroom the children were excited to share their weekend news, where they spoke confidently and clearly to their peers. 🚂 They then continued their topic work on ‘Transport’, demonstrating excellent pencil grip and control as they carefully coloured their transport pictures. 🎨
🔢 To finish the morning, the children put their counting skills to the test, showing fantastic concentration and enthusiasm.
We are so incredibly proud of how confidently our Reception children are settling into school life.
What a fantastic start to Reception! 👏📚✨
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